The American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) is a non-profit professional association serving over 45,000 practitioners, administrators, educators and researchers in the field of Human Resource Development (HRD).

The Charlotte Area Chapter of ASTD was founded in 1975. To date, the chapter has over 140 members and is continuously growing. Our membership is diverse and includes training and development professionals in areas such as Financial Services, Government, Health Care, Insurance, Retail, Manufacturing, Computer Systems and Utilities. In addition, our members are trainers, consultants, facilitators, coaches, motivators, managers, instructional designers, project managers, e-learning specialists, teachers and leaders in their fields.

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Mission

The mission of the Charlotte Area Chapter of ASTD is to provide our members excellence in training and development services by enhancing their knowledge and skills, which impact the effectiveness of their clients, organizations, and communities.

The Charlotte Chapter of ASTD will strive to become a global model by redefining chapter excellence. To accomplish this we are committed to:

• Serving as a resource for professional skill development.
• Promoting professional networking opportunities with the organization and in the community.
• Continuing to build a reputation for excellence through current and vital training and development programs.

In addition, we continue to:

• Provide a means for disseminating and exchanging knowledge, skills, and appropriate attitudes concerning Human Resource Development.
• Encourage participation and affiliation of individuals or groups concerned with specialized areas of interest within the broad field of Human Resource Development.
• Encourage educational institutions to provide programs for the preparation and growth of Human Resource Development practitioners.

Products and Services

• Monthly Program Meetings
  3rd Thursday of every month
  5:00-6:00 Registration and Roundtable Discussions
  6:00-8:00 Dinner and Program

• Monthly Newsletter
  The Insight keeps you informed about the Chapter and provides information regarding the Training Industry

• Position Referral Service
  
  
• Professional Development Workshops and Programs
  
  
• Partners In Business
  
  
• Structured Networking Opportunities
  
  
• Membership Directory
  
  
• Website
  www.astdcharlotte.org
  

Email comments to info@astdcharlotte.org or write:

Charlotte Area Chapter ASTD
P. O. Box 3523
Huntersville, NC 28078

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